This is where we determine whether an article is ready for be classified as [[Wikitravel:Star articles|'''Star''' status]]. Even though the criteria are fairly objective, it's good to get some additional eyes to look over a page and confirm that it's ready before elevating it to Star. For reference, here's the general description, from [[Wikitravel:Article status]]:

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This is where we determine whether an article is ready for be classified as [[Wikitravel:Star articles|'''Star''' status]]. Even though the criteria are fairly objective, it's good to get some additional eyes to look over a page and confirm that it's ready before elevating it to Star. For reference, here's the general description, from [[Wikitravel:Article status]]:

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''The article is essentially complete. It meets all of the above criteria. It follows the [[Wikitravel:Manual of style|manual of style]] exactly or is the exception that proves the rule. Prose is not only near-perfect grammatically but also tight, effective, and enjoyable. It has appropriate illustrations, such as photos and a map. Enough breadth and depth of material is presented that anyone familiar with the subject of the article would have little to point out as absent. Future changes to this kind of article would reflect changes in the subject (e.g. a museum closes, a hotel price changes, a new airport is built) more than they'd require improvements in the coverage.''

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''The article is essentially complete. It meets all of the above criteria. It follows the [[Wikitravel:Manual of style|manual of style]] exactly or is the exception that proves the rule. Prose is not only near-perfect grammatically but also tight, effective, and enjoyable. It has appropriate illustrations, such as photos and a map. Enough breadth and depth of material is presented that anyone familiar with the subject of the article would have little to point out as absent. Future changes to this kind of article would reflect changes in the subject (e.g. a museum closes, a hotel price changes, a new airport is built) more than they'd require improvements in the coverage.''

Objective criteria for Star status varies depending on the kind of article it is. For more concrete guidance on this, see:

Objective criteria for Star status varies depending on the kind of article it is. For more concrete guidance on this, see:

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* The article must be '''complete''' &mdash; See definition above.

* '''Grammar''' and '''[[Wikitravel:Spelling|spelling]]''' must be perfect &mdash; See definition above. '''Prose''' should be stylistically superior and effective.

* '''Grammar''' and '''[[Wikitravel:Spelling|spelling]]''' must be perfect &mdash; See definition above. '''Prose''' should be stylistically superior and effective.

* '''Illustration''': the article should be appropriately illustrated with '''[[:shared:Image policy|pictures]]''' and a '''[[Wikitravel:How to draw a map|Wikitravel-style map]]''', with '''''all''''' attractions marked.

* '''Illustration''': the article should be appropriately illustrated with '''[[:shared:Image policy|pictures]]''' and a '''[[Wikitravel:How to draw a map|Wikitravel-style map]]''', with '''''all''''' attractions marked.

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This is where we determine whether an article is ready for be classified as Star status. Even though the criteria are fairly objective, it's good to get some additional eyes to look over a page and confirm that it's ready before elevating it to Star. For reference, here's the general description, from Wikitravel:Article status:

The article is essentially complete. It meets all of the above criteria. It follows the manual of style exactly or is the exception that proves the rule. Prose is not only near-perfect grammatically but also tight, effective, and enjoyable. It has appropriate illustrations, such as photos and a map. Enough breadth and depth of material is presented that anyone familiar with the subject of the article would have little to point out as absent. Future changes to this kind of article would reflect changes in the subject (e.g. a museum closes, a hotel price changes, a new airport is built) more than they'd require improvements in the coverage.

Objective criteria for Star status varies depending on the kind of article it is. For more concrete guidance on this, see:

You can nominate any "guide" quality article you think is ready to be declared a "star". Please do not nominate an article if you know that it falls short of the criterion above — refer to the info box for a last minute checklist. If there are other nominations on this page, add yours to the bottom of the list. The basic format of a nomination is as follows:

Having done this, please replace the {{guide...}} tag with {{starnomination}} at the bottom of the nominated article. You also need to post a note at the Wikitravel:Travellers' Pub to publicise your nomination — remember to tell people that partial critiques and even just a few quick words of support are welcome. These steps help draw attention to the article's nomination, improving the discussion as to whether it should be awarded star status.

Discuss

Please comment on whether you agree that the nominated article is ready, with a bullet point (*) and your signed opinion. If you think it's ready, a simple "Support" will do. If not, explain what you think is missing or not up to standards. You don't have to leave a detailed critique to vote on the star — partial critiques are welcome, and feel free to just voice your support for the hard work someone else has done.

After three weeks of discussion, if a consensus is reached, then that article becomes a star, and the discussion should be archived. Note that a consensus means that all outstanding objections should have been addressed and dropped; if issues remain then the discussion should either continue or, if they cannot or will not be addressed in reasonable time, the article should be added to the slush pile. Regardless of the outcome, it is useful to copy the nomination discussion to the article's talk page.

Archiving checklist

Remove the nomination discussion from this page and paste it to both the archives and to the talk page of the new star article;

Nominations for Star status

Could this be our first star travel topic? Teaching English has been nominated and slushed; as far as I know no others have even been nominated.

It is not entirely complete — see the talk page for comment on that — but I think it is at least close to star level. Of course I'm the only author so far, so I cannot really judge. Comments here or contributions could fairly easily get it the last bit of the way, I think. Pashley 02:33, 20 June 2011 (EDT)

Query. Really like this article and would love to see it as a Star. Are there though any criteria for travel topic status?--Burmesedays 02:01, 23 June 2011 (EDT)

Ah yes :). That will teach me for not looking. --Burmesedays 03:49, 23 June 2011 (EDT)

Also Burmesedays, it may be useful to keep in mind as you read the stated goal within the article: "This article covers moving abroad to retire."

Are there any countries where you simply cannot retire in even if you want to or that you absoultely have to move to/become a citizen to live in? I tried looking up Uzbekistan, Kenya and Senegal, for example, and couldn't find any information on how to retire in these countries. Perhaps they have investor's visas, but maybe not.

The article is also highly centralized around retiring to Asia, which I know is the most common, but some geographical diversity in examples and pictures would be good. There are plenty of amazing coastal cities in Africa, for example, that have the same sort of exotic appeals that may attract someone to Thailand or the Caribbean, but it's difficult to know what/how much information applies for areas outside of Asia. ChubbyWimbus 04:04, 23 June 2011 (EDT)

Yep I am sure that is the case. I suspect finding the information (if it exists at all) for most African countries would be a bit of a nightmare. :::This is a very worthy topic, and one I am quite close to as I have assisted a number of retirees in understanding what is involved in acquiring a retirement residency visa in Indonesia. I think Pashley has done an excellent job with the structure of the article, it is certainly well written, and as far as I can tell, it seems complete. --Burmesedays 10:43, 24 June 2011 (EDT)

South Africa has quite a number of Europeans who have retired here. Mostly Germans and Britons, who take advantage of the good exchange rate to enjoy the milder climate. Many are what is locally known as "Swallows", as they tend to go north for the winter, and so don't actually stay here permanently. However some do, though permanent is never certain while one is still alive. I have no idea what the arrangements are, as I am local, so retiring here would be a natural progression for me, requiring no special procedures. The information must be available somewhere. • • • Peter (Southwood)Talk 08:55, 26 June 2011 (EDT)

This one has been hanging out there a long time. I would like to propose that it is promoted to star. --burmesedays 12:22, 27 August 2011 (EDT)

Strong Support the geographical expansion can follow afterwards and, if and when it does, the article will need to be split so it does not become too long. --W. Franke-mailtalk 07:12, 25 September 2012 (EDT)

Strong Support Mmmm, just read this after noticing the premature Bangkok nomination below. This one definitely is a star! --118.93.73.30 16:15, 14 January 2013 (EST)

Strong Support An excellent article largely constructed by one outstanding editor. There does not seem to be any opposition to this article's promotion to Star status forthwith so this should happen right away so that other editors working on travel topics have a Star article to emulate. (Since I have now registered an account, I shall strike my earlier support made before I registered.)--118dot93dot73dot30 19:15, 28 February 2013 (EST)

This is a fully complete and well developed article that follows Manual of Style and has great variety of pictures and maps. District articles have "guide" and"star" statuses. IBAlex 15:15, 14 January 2013 (EST)

Still needs a good copy edit to correct grammar errors and comply with Dates and Times. I'll spend a couple of minutes on it, but maybe Seligne will have the time to do a more thorough job before she leaves... --118.93.73.30 16:01, 14 January 2013 (EST)

Nominations to remove Star status

Whenever possible, articles should be fixed rather than "de-starred". Only nominate articles which cannot be easily elevated/restored to "star" quality. Replace the Star status tag on the article with {{destarnomination}}. Vote "Star" or "Not Star".

Failed nominations

See Wikitravel:Star nominations/Slush pile for nominations that failed or were withdrawn. Articles should only be renominated when they address criticisms from the previous nomination. Please add the {{starpotential}} to the top of the article's discussion page.